The April Birthstone is the Diamond. Diamonds are associated with desire and connection. Symbolizing everlasting love diamonds were once thought to bring courage. Diamond is called the traditional birthstone of April. Crystal quartz is considered the secondary birthstone for April.
April Zodiac Signs
Month of April Zodiac Signs are Aries(until April 20) and Taurus(April 21 onwards).
Aries (March 21 - April 19) Aries have an amazing inner drive and don't shy away from hard work if that is what it takes to get what they want. Having a great deal of drive and ambition is their trademark. Being very social and having a great sence of humor by nature makes it easy for Aroies to blend in anywhere. Creative with a very strong will. These individuals don't like to share their emotions or feelings with others. But this can change once you get to know them better. Aries are compatible with: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Capricorn and Pisces.
Taurus (April 20 - May 19) The Taurus has great strength in physical and mental capacities. Maybe this is why stubbornness or being a stuborn bull is often associated with this star sign. Work wise being able to teac to others is one of their strengths, at least on some level due to the fact that they are sympathetic and loving. Taurus is compatible with: Libra, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo and Pisces.
April Birth Flowers
Month of April is associated with Sweet Pea(also withDaisy) flower which bloom in a wide range of soft colors as well as two tone colours. It is said to symbolise pleasure or good-bye. In the Victorian era, these birth flowers formed a part of the bouquet which was sent to someone to convey gratefulness. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret.
Love, youth and purity. April Birth Flower Daisy conveys innocence and there are five common types.
Historical Events for April, 1925
16th » During the Communist St Nedelya Church assault in Sofia, Kingdom of Bulgaria named Bulgaria, 150 are killed and 500 are wounded.
21st » The Manifesto of the Fascist Intellectuals is published in 'Il Mondo', establishing the political and ideological foundations of Italian Fascism.Jeffrey T. Schnapp (1996). http://www.jstor.org/stable/261164 Fascinating Fascism. 'Journal of Contempora
26th » Paul von Hindenburg defeats Wilhelm Marx in the second round of the German presidential election, 1925 known as German presidential election to become the first directly elected head of state of the Weimar Republic.
30th » Automaker Dodge Brothers, Inc is sold to Dillon, Read & Co. for US$146 million plus $50 million for charity.
Famous Birthdays on April in 1925
1st » Kathy Stobart, English saxophonist (d. 2014)
2nd » George MacDonald Fraser, English author and screenwriter (d. 2008)
2nd » Hard Boiled Haggerty, American wrestler and actor (d. 2004)
2nd » Hans Rosenthal, German radio and television host (d. 1987)
3rd » Tony Benn, English pilot and politician, Postmaster General of the United Kingdom (d. 2014)
4th » Gene Reynolds, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
4th » Claude Wagner, Canadian judge and politician (d. 1979)
4th » Emmett Williams, American poet (d. 2007)
7th » Chaturanan Mishra, Indian politician (d. 2011)
7th » Jan van Roessel, Dutch footballer (d. 2011)
9th » Virginia Gibson, American actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2013)
9th » Art Kane, American photographer (d. 1995)
10th » Linda Goodman, American astrologer and author (d. 1995)
10th » Angelo Poffo, American wrestler (d. 2010)
11th » Viktor Masing, Estonian botanist and ecologist (d. 2001)
11th » Pierre Péladeau, Canadian businessman, founded Quebecor (d. 1997)
12th » Joe Bowman (marksman) named Joe Bowman, American target shooter and boot maker (d. 2009)
12th » Ned Miller, American singer-songwriter
12th » Oliver Postgate, English animator, puppeteer, and screenwriter (d. 2008)
14th » Gene Ammons, American saxophonist (d. 1974)
14th » Abel Muzorewa, Zimbabwean politician, 1st Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia (d. 2010)
14th » Rod Steiger, American actor (d. 2002)
15th » George Shuffler, American guitarist (The Bailey Brothers and the Happy Valley Boys) (d. 2014)
17th » Erich Göstl, Austrian-German SS officer (d. 1990)
17th » René Moawad, Lebanese politician, 13th President of Lebanon (d. 1989)